Thursday, Nate was upgraded to a tropical storm and has taken a significant westward shift, making probable landfall in Southeast Louisiana over the weekend. The chance for tropical storm-force winds has increased. Heavy wind is currently the primary concern for New Orleans through the ... [Read More]

The Downtown Development District invited all runoff candidates in the Mayoral and District B elections to complete a questionnaire regarding key issues important to maintaining the vibrancy of Downtown including, public safety, cleaning, parking / transportation options, maintenance of ... [Read More]

Have an idea for an inspiring and engaging New Orleans Entrepreneur Week session? Idea Village wants you to join the 2018 speaker lineup. Sessions can include: workshops, presentations, panels, and question & answer sessions.
Need inspiration? For examples of sessions from last ... [Read More]

HI New Orleans is now accepting applications for its Explore the World travel scholarship program. Explore the World is a signature program of HI New Orleans' parent organization, Hostelling International USA, a nonprofit with a purpose to create a more tolerant world. HI USA is awarding more than ... [Read More]

The NOPD Mobile Crisis Unit is in need of mental health technicians to volunteer their time to help individuals suffering from mental health illnesses in our community. The NOPD's Mobile Crisis Unit is a division of civilian volunteers who work in coordination with the Crisis Intervention Team to ... [Read More]

The DDD is proud to present Dr. E Gordon Gee, President of West Virginia University, as guest speaker at our 2017 Downtown NOLA Awards to be held Friday, September 22 at the Roosevelt New Orleans to speak on the topic: "The Value of Academic Medical Centers to the Community and Business ... [Read More]

WHAT: This is an open call to artists, designers, architects, landscape architects, urban planners and any other local activists to submit design proposals to be constructed for PARK(ing) Day NOLA. Park(ing) Day is an annual, open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate ... [Read More]

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas has joined forces with aquariums across the United States to address plastic pollution - one of the gravest threats facing ocean and freshwater animals. The Aquarium Conservation Partnership announced the launch of a nationwide consumer campaign and a business ... [Read More]

DDD Public Safety Rangers were recently certified by the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness in Community Emergency Response Team training. CERT educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster ... [Read More]